Posted On March 10, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 10 – The Sunflower Medical Group data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Sunflower Medical Group data breach resulted in the exposure of names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information of certain individuals being compromised. It is believed to have impacted as many as 220,968 individuals.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s website, Sunflower Medical Group reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The unauthorized intrusion allowed external parties to access confidential patient information stored on the organization’s IT network.
The security incident was initially detected on January 7, 2025, when Sunflower Medical Group identified unusual activity within their computer systems. The healthcare provider responded by initiating security protocols and engaging specialized cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident.
Through this investigation, it was determined that an unauthorized party had gained access to Sunflower’s systems approximately three weeks earlier, on December 15, 2024. During this unauthorized access period, the intruder was able to obtain sensitive patient information stored within the organization’s databases.
Following the discovery of the breach, Sunflower Medical Group conducted a comprehensive review of all potentially compromised files to identify affected individuals and determine the specific types of information that may have been exposed for each person. While the exact data elements vary by individual, the compromised information included highly sensitive personal identifiers and protected health information.
On March 7, 2025, Sunflower Medical Group sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. These notifications provided recipients with details about the specific categories of their personal information that may have been exposed during the incident.
Sunflower Medical Group is a multi-specialty healthcare organization serving the Kansas City metropolitan area through various clinical locations. The practice offers a wide spectrum of medical services across multiple specialties to meet diverse patient needs throughout the region.
The organization operates four distinct urgent care facilities strategically positioned throughout the Kansas City area, including locations in Roeland Park, Kansas City (KS), and two separate facilities in Lenexa (West/Prairie Star and East). These locations provide patients with options for immediate care needs without requiring emergency room visits.
Sunflower Medical Group’s clinical offerings span several medical specialties including internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology. Their service portfolio encompasses preventive care, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options for common medical conditions. The practice is equipped to provide laboratory testing, radiological services including x-rays, electrocardiograms, ultrasound examinations, vascular screenings, and bone density assessments.
With approximately 136 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $8 million, Sunflower Medical Group represents a significant healthcare provider in the Kansas City healthcare landscape. The organization functions under applicable healthcare regulations and maintains the necessary certifications and licensure required for multi-specialty medical practices.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Sunflower Medical Group data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Sunflower Medical Group and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
